Thomas and Betsy moved to IL early in their marriage and remained their most of their lives. They owned a considerable amount of land in LaHarpe. The land was deeded to their daughter Ida Belle and her husband so that they could take care of the old folks. After Thomas' death, Betsy could not get a long with them and so moved to Dorchester Nebraska to live with her son Nelson Huff. She died there and is buried in the Durham Cemetery next to Nelson.